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2022/23 Italian Serie A
Matchday 24
Bologna FC v Inter Milan
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Bologna, Italy
Sunday, 26 February 2023
Kick-off is at 11h30
Bologna FC will battle it out with Inter Milan in an
Italian Serie A match at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on February 26.
Current Form
The Greyhounds succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to UC Sampdoria away on February 18 as they bounced back to winning ways in the league.
Bologna lost to AC Monza in their last game at home and the defeat ended their two-match unbeaten run at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
Meanwhile, Inter emerged as 3-1 winners over Udinese Calcio at home on February 18 and they are now undefeated in their last four matches in the Serie A.
The Big Grass Snake are also undefeated in their last four matches on the road having registered two wins and two draws as the visitors.
What Is At Stake
Bologna find themselves placed eighth on the league standings and they will be keen to secure a top six finish and qualify for a UEFA club tournament.
While Inter are involved in the race for the Serie A title as they are placed second on the league standings - 15 points behind leaders SSC Napoli.
Simone Inzaghi's side will be eager to secure a win over Bologna and hope that Napoli drop points against Empoli FC on February 25.
Team News
The Greyhounds have one of the biggest injury-lists in the Serie A as Joshua Zirkzee, Adama Soumaoro, Nicola Sansone and Kevin Bonifazi are all out injured.
On the other hand, Inter will be without Dalbert and Joaquín Correa will be missing as they are currently nursing their respective injuries, but the latter is expected to resume full training next month.
Key Players
Marko Anautovic has directly been involved in more goals than any other Bologna player in the Serie A this season having scored eight goals making him the team's dangerman.
While the Big Grass Snake's dangerman is Lautaro Martinez who has found the back of the net 13 times and he has what it takes to single-handedly inspire his side to a win over Bologna.
Quotes
"We knew the difficulties that the game would involve. Udinese are a physical and technical side that cause their opponents problems. We did really well in the first half and only needed to be more focused just before half-time," Inzaghi said after their clash with Udinese.
"It's an important win for us. We need everyone, and those who started and those who came on displayed great commitment today. I'm very satisfied and know I can make my choices with a great sense of calm. We were stretched thin during the first four months up until the World Cup break.
"But now we can assess things game by game. We'll see how all the lads are feeling, and I'll try to make the best choices for the good of Inter against Porto, too."
Head-to-Head
Inter hammered Bologna 6-1 in their last meeting in the league which was on 9 November 2022 at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
It was the Big Grass Snake's fourth win over the Greyhounds in their last five league matches, but prior to that the game, Bologna had emerged as 2-1 winners in April 2022.
(Last Five Serie A Meetings)
Matches - 5
Bologna -1
Inter - 4
Draws - 0
Italian Serie A matchday 24 fixtures
Saturday, February 25
17:00 - Empoli v SSC Napoli
19:45 - US Lecce v US Sassuolo
Sunday, February 26
11:30 - Bologna FC v Inter Milan
14:00 - US Salernitana v AC Monza
17:00 - Udinese Calcio v Spezia Calcio
19:45 - AC Milan v Atalanta BC
Monday, February 27
17:30 - Hellas Verona v ACF Fiorentina
19:45 - SS Lazio v UC Sampdoria
Tuesday, February 28
17:30 - Cremonese v AS Roma
19:45 - Juventus FC v Torino FC
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